Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Levelland

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour course required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Texas. Adults 25 and older can take it too and skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Levelland area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you are ready.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital Certificate of Completion comes through the moment you pass and the DPS accepts it.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The course opens immediately. No waiting period, no classroom scheduling, and no drive out to Lubbock just to sit in an orientation.

Work Through the Course

Six hours of text and image-based interactive lessons cover Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Section quizzes check your understanding as you go. Progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so closing the browser loses nothing.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The 6 hours course wraps with a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Hit 70% and you pass. You get your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion digitally. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Without This

For anyone 18 to 24 in Hockley County, this course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your first Texas license application. The Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, roughly 30 miles from Levelland on US-84, handles road tests for Levelland residents. Finishing this course and passing the built-in exam means you show up there with the written test already done and the only thing left is the driving skills test.

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Approved by Texas, Built for Texas Drivers

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets the requirements set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines. The ADE-1317 certificate this course issues is the document the DPS needs.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Course

Regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The certificate this course issues satisfies current Texas DPS requirements for a first-time adult license application.

Access Any Device

Log in from any browser on any device. No app download required. Your progress saves server-side so switching devices between sessions does not restart your work.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is $38.00. No upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate. Pay once and the course is yours until you finish.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule with no commute to a classroom and no fixed session times to work around.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days, no enforced daily limit.

Progress Auto-Saved

Server-side saving means you pick up exactly where you stopped each session.

Exam Built In

Pass the final and the DPS written knowledge test requirement is already handled.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires fixed scheduling and a physical location, which adds travel time for Hockley County residents.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom sessions run on the provider's timetable, not yours.

Travel Required

Levelland residents may need to drive to Lubbock or another city to find a provider.

Same DPS Steps After

You still bring a certificate to the DPS and still take the driving skills test.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to the in-person path for a Levelland resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six state-mandated hours of coursework, no commute, no classroom scheduling, done when you finish the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction plus drive time to and from a classroom provider, likely in Lubbock, roughly 30 miles each way.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price is not the only factor, but it is worth knowing what you are comparing before you decide.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course TrafficSchool.net charges $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course including your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom adult driver education courses in the Lubbock area typically run higher and require fuel costs for the round trip from Levelland.

Pick It Up From Any Screen

The course runs in any browser, so your phone, tablet, or laptop all work. Out on the South Plains with spotty signal? Log back in when you have a connection and your progress is right where you left it. No app install, no special software.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all load the course without any additional software or downloads required.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so you never lose ground between sessions.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you off. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up and continue from the last completed section.

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About the Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course it delivers meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and issues the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Issues official ADE-1317 certificate
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • Texas Adult Driver Education Course
  • Accepted by Texas DPS statewide

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The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is for first-time license applicants. Licensed Texas drivers have different course options available.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

First-time Texas driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 are required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment in Texas. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Both groups end up at the same place: the DPS office with an ADE-1317 certificate in hand. If you are a Hockley County resident in either group, enroll with TrafficSchool.net to get started.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip the written test at the DPS?

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake a written test at the DPS window. The exam covers road signs and road rules in multiple-choice format. What you still do at the DPS is the driving skills test, which is a separate in-person requirement. For Levelland residents, that means heading to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office on US-84, about 30 miles east, with your ADE-1317 certificate and your paperwork ready.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, which is the state-mandated minimum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, so you can complete all six hours in a single session or spread them across multiple days. The course is self-paced and your progress saves automatically after each section. Some people in Levelland knock it out on a Saturday. Others log in for an hour or two over several evenings. Either approach works. The only thing that determines when you finish is when you complete the material and pass the final exam.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do I do with it at the DPS?

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion issued by a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first driver license. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring this certificate to the DPS Driver License Office as part of your application package. For Levelland residents in Hockley County, the relevant office is in Lubbock, roughly 30 miles east on US-84. You receive the ADE-1317 digitally after passing the course final exam. Print it or have it accessible on your phone when you walk into that DPS office.

Do adults have to log behind-the-wheel practice hours for this course?

No. Adults taking the Texas Adult Driver Education Course are not required to log behind-the-wheel practice hours as part of this course. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, not to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered here as text and image-based interactive lessons with section quizzes and a final exam. After you finish the course and get your ADE-1317 certificate, you still take the in-person driving skills test at the DPS. For Levelland residents, that test happens at the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office. Passing that skills test is what gets you the license.

Why would someone 25 or older take this course if it is not required?

The main reason is skipping the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass its final exam do not have to take the written test at the DPS window. That is one less step at the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, which serves Levelland residents in Hockley County and can have a wait. The course also covers material that is genuinely useful if you have never held a Texas license before, including road sign identification and state-specific traffic laws. Per Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the course is open to any first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old.

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